Drum Instructor

School of Rock; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

School of Rock North Dallas is looking for a Drum Instructor to lead private lessons and ensemble rehearsals, delivering dynamic experiences that challenge and inspire students while teaching percussion and performance skills.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of teaching or performing music, solid music theory knowledge, and strong customer relations. A working musician with formal training is preferred, and the role offers engaging student experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years teaching or performing music professionally.
• Solid knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to handle a wide range of customers and maintain relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient demeanor and good judgment in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction through private lessons and rehearsals.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents and be visible in the school.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

3+ years of teaching music

Knowledge of music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

People skills

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 425 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music! We are looking for a Drum Instructor/Teacher to join us at our School of Rock North Dallas location.

As a Drum Instructor you will be responsible for all music education-related elements within the lessons and rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired. The Drum Instructor positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.

We teach five core areas at School of Rock - keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Many of our instructors have broader musical talent as well which we do our best to engage.

Music Instruction

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows
• Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans

Customer Connection

• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school
• Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people
• Strong organizational skills
• Very strong customer relations skills
• Resourceful and good problem-solver
• Works well under pressure
• Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Good judgment a must
• Passion for teaching